According to data from the MBA Builder Applications Survey, new home purchase activity fell in September but remained higher than a year ago, continuing a trend where purchase demand for new homes for sale this year have consistently outpaced year ago levels.
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September New Home Sales Dip, But Pace Strengthens
HUD and the Census Bureau yesterday reported sales of new single‐family houses in September fell slightly from August but improved strongly from a year ago.
September Housing Starts Tumble, But Optimism Holds
Housing starts fell sharply in September, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday, but single-family starts increased slightly, reflecting continued optimism among home builders.